Polysyllable

C1 16+

Synonyms of polysyllable

Antonyms of polysyllable

Collocations of polysyllable

long word
Frequency: 70 %

The polysyllable was a long word that was difficult to pronounce.

complex term
Frequency: 60 %

The polysyllable was a complex term that required careful explanation.

difficult pronunciation
Frequency: 50 %

The polysyllable had a difficult pronunciation that challenged the students.

lengthy phrase
Frequency: 45 %

The polysyllable was part of a lengthy phrase that needed to be broken down.

verbose language
Frequency: 40 %

The polysyllable was an example of verbose language that could be simplified.

Idiomatic Expressions for polysyllable

  • Phrase: a mouthful of polysyllables
    Meaning: to speak using long and complicated words
    Usage: The professor always impresses his students with a mouthful of polysyllables during his lectures.